Family Friendly Gaming Hall of Fame
Since 1998 those of involved
with Family Friendly Gaming have been promoting good
games for families. We have been involved in the
industry for decades. We are constantly honoring
good games for families. The Holy Bible has been the
set in stone standards we have applied to the
definitions we use. Covering these games in a wide
variety of forms has been the order of the day for
these games. We wanted to do something additional,
and special for some of the best of the best. Yes we
have a rarely given seal of approval.
What about something else though? Some companies and
some franchises deserve a lifetime achievement
award. Which is usually given when that lifetime is
over with. In video games a franchise can come back.
Companies can come back. So after much prayer,
fasting, and earnestly seeking God's will we have an
exciting announcement. Welcome to the Family
Friendly Gaming Hall of Fame. Here are the in year
of our Lord 2017 inductees. Each inductee will
receive a plaque to commemorate their status of as a
Family Friendly Gaming Hall of Famer.
New Kid Co
New Kid Co made numerous video games that were
family friendly, and kid friendly. From Dora the
Explorer to Elmo video games, New Kid Co made plenty
of games that improved the image of the video game
industry. New Kid Co went out of business in 2005.
That is the same year Family Friendly Gaming started
the first ever Christian video game magazine. Family
Friendly Gaming has been exploring games from New
Kid Co and realizing just how much they meant to
families for so many years. Tom and Jerry video
games complimented Tiny Toons video games. Sesame
Street and Disney based characters pleased families
all over the world.
Peter Bury – Family Friendly Gaming
Peter Bury was the first ever Kid Gamer here at
Family Friendly Gaming. Peter was also the first
ever Teen Gamer here at Family Friendly Gaming. His
contributions in videos, reviews, playing games, and
creative ideas for new features have been extremely
helpful. He started as inspiration for his parents.
He quickly grew into the family business, and has
made a splash. His comprehension of what makes a
game family friendly shows wisdom beyond his years.
Peter has earned his place in the Family Friendly
Gaming Hall of Fame.
2K Play
What can be said about 2K Play that has not already
been said? This company has published plenty of
great games for kids and families. Their Nick Jr
video game series has thrilled families for many
years now. 2K Play embraced dance video games for
kids. Their Dora video games continue to be enjoyed
to this day. Their kid’s sports video games have us
still swinging for the fences with Nickelodeon based
characters alongside real baseball players. Kids
know the 2K Play video games will safe and
educational at the same time. Families can thank 2K
Play for their years of wonderful games.
Peter Engelbrite - Inspired Idea
Peter Engelbrite created Captain Bible and Bible
Builder for DOS. He was also a part of Wndows based
video games: Scripture Solitaire, GodSpeed 3D,
Christian Founders, "Red, White and Blue" and combo
CD Truthware. Peter also created the game system of
Interactive Parables. When we talk about giants in
the Christian video game industry, we have to
mention Peter Engelbrite. His contributions have
made the entire video game industry. His focus on
fun, as well as an eternal focus helped make classic
video games mentioned already. We welcome Peter
Engelbrite to the Family Friendly Gaming Hall of
Fame.
Columns - Sega
Sega needed something to compete against Tetris.
That is where Columns comes into play. This match
three, drop three gems warmed the hearts of puzzle
fans right from the beginning. When we talk about
monumental puzzle games from the original days,
Columns must be in the conversation. This puzzle
game expanded our horizons as to what could be a
drop down puzzle matching game. Columns required
more strategy than Tetris. Columns are more colorful
than Tetris. In many puzzle gamers eyes Columns is
better than Tetris. The two of them can battle it
out in the Family Friendly Gaming Hall of Fame.
High Heat Major League Baseball - 3DO
High Heat Major League Baseball only lasted for six
years. In those six years we all learned what a
baseball video game could be. Many of the aspects we
see in MLB The Show came from High Heat Major League
Baseball. For its time period High Heat Major League
Baseball had the most realistic batter versus
pitcher duels. Retro gamers enjoy High Heat Major
League Baseball more than the current and modern
baseball video games. High Heat Major League
Baseball has pitched its way right into the Family
Friendly Gaming Hall of Fame. 3DO may be gone but
the legacy of High Heat Major League Baseball
continues on to this very day.